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Senior Planning Officer
Brisbane CBD
The Senior Planning Officer will be responsible for supporting health service planning activities and projects. This includes research, analysis and interpretation of data and information, project management, and development, monitoring and reporting of state-wide plans and strategies.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SPP693728 |
| Closing date | 14-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | 2 x Permanent Full-time positions available |
| Contact person | Sarah Le |
| Contact details | 0431 645 233 Access the National Relay Service |
Your key responsibilities:
- Complete research and environmental scanning activities, undertake analysis of data and interpret and communicate the results to inform the development and review of health service plans.
- Contribute to the development of statewide/system service needs analysis, statewide plans, system positions and other statewide planning products, to inform future service, policy, governance, planning and purchasing/commissioning decisions.
- Use endorsed planning frameworks, methodologies and tools to prepare timely and robust advice on health service planning issues to inform decision making.
- Utilise project management methodologies, tools and frameworks to provide effective project management, monitoring and reporting of state-wide plans and strategies.
Role fit
The essential requirements for this role are:
- Understanding of, or the ability to quickly acquire an understanding of health service planning processes and the ability to utilise departmental frameworks and tools to contribute to large, complex statewide health service plans.
- Sound research skills including the capability to critically analyse, summarise and apply health literature, data and information into plans, reports, discussion papers and submissions.
- Sound project management skills, including the ability to develop project documentation, and support day to day project monitoring and delivery activities.
- Sound interpersonal skills, including ability to cultivate productive working relationships with the team and key stakeholders and ability to effectively represent the interests of the Department.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:
Competitive salaries
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
- 36.25 hour full time work week
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
- Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
- Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
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